Domain names policy (IS39)

Policy

Final | January 2017 | v2.0.0 | PUBLIC | QGCIO & CITEC

Purpose

This Queensland Government Enterprise Architecture (QGEA) policy outlines the requirements for Queensland Government departments in the registration and management of domain names for agency internet resources.

Policy statement

To manage its online presence, Queensland Government departments and agencies will manage domain names in line with the requirements of this policy paper and the associated standard.

Policy benefits

enhance government communication and facilitate navigation of government websites

promote the authenticity and authority of government websites and will improve the accessibility of government information and services.

Scope

Email addressing is outside the scope of the current policy.

Applicability

It applies to all Queensland Government departments and agencies. This policy must also operate under policies that apply to relevant higher level domains (i.e. gov.au,.com.au,.edu.au etc.).

Statutory authorities and local government entities are eligible to register a qld.gov.au domain name if they desire but are not required to do so. If they do wish to register a government domain, they are required to adhere to this policy.

Issue and review

This QGEA policy is published within the QGEA which is administered by the Queensland Government Chief Information Office. It was developed by the Queensland Government Chief Information Office in conjunction with CITEC, and approved by the Queensland Government Chief Information Officer.